Wisconsin’s largest farm show is growing even larger. Matt Cullen with the WPS Farm Show tells Brownfield this year’s show needed more display space. “We’re adding a second outdoor exhibitor tent to be able to provide even more solutions and products for our guests to be able to see. That exhibitor tent will be right…… Continue Reading
Cash rents decline in 2024
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says revenues from cash rents were down in 2024. Gary Schnitkey says recent surveys of farm managers show slight declines in cash rents across the state. “We saw farm managers reduce their cash rents and did so about 20 bucks per acre.” He says, “Farm managers tend…… Continue Reading
Recalibrate for a Solid Corn Foundation
Laying a solid foundation is one way to set cornfields up for success this year. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Brad Allen, says last year’s wet spring, followed by a dry period, created weed control challenges across the board. He tells Brownfield, farmers can recalibrate this season to give young corn seedlings a healthy environment to…… Continue Reading
As April 2nd date looms, long-term tariff concerns grow
An ag economist is voicing concerns about how additional tariffs could impact the long-term viability of the ag industry. Ohio State University’s Ian Sheldon says he’s worried about the future of ag exports. “I don’t see the US signing any free trade agreements with anybody, given the position the US is taking and the very…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 28, 2025
May corn closed at $4.53 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.23, up 6 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $293.50, down $1.00May soybean oil closed at 45.16, up 89 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.28 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $208.82, down 72 centsApr.…… Continue Reading
Not much change year-over-year for input costs, Iowa farmer says
A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs are one of his biggest concerns heading into the growing season. “To me, unfortunately it’s about the same as what we were last year and it’s a lot lower (grain) price than what we were looking at,” Jeff Jorgenson said. Jorgenson tells Brownfield precision agriculture will be a…… Continue Reading
Supply and demand clarity needed
An extension grain marketing specialist says answers to important U.S. supply and demand questions can provide clearer market direction. USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, released on Monday, is expected to show more corn and fewer soybean acres. Frayne Olson with North Dakota State University says the big question is whether U.S. farmers follow through on planting…… Continue Reading
Vilsack: U.S. tariff response matters
A former U.S. ag secretary says it matters how countries respond to U.S. trade tariffs. “It’s not as if we have markets in the United States where excess grain can go.” Tom Vilsack says that’s why U.S. agriculture relies so much on exports. And if global markets are disrupted, he says there will be a…… Continue Reading
Soybeans up on bean oil, pre-report position squaring
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a higher week. The trade was watching South American harvest activity and waiting for any new news on tariffs, especially as it pertains to China, while following bean oil. Bean oil saw another solid gain thanks to demand expectations…… Continue Reading
KSU College of Agriculture Dean reacts to research lab closures
An official with Kansas State University says he’s disappointed the school had to suspend operations at its two Feed the Future Innovation Labs. “It’s unfortunate that we had to make the decision to shut those laboratories down,” said Ernie Minton, Dean of the College of Agriculture. Minton says the labs helped feed the world and…… Continue Reading
